New Jersey Hazardous Waste Disposal: What you need to know

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• Rules. New Jersey has adopted the federal hazardous waste disposal requirements. In addition, owners and operators of hazardous waste disposal facilities must comply with state permit application requirements, pay several state permit and facility fees, and comply with more stringent groundwater requirements than are required under federal law.

• Administration and enforcement. DEP's Solid and Hazardous Waste Program administers and enforces the hazardous waste disposal requirements in New Jersey.

State Requirements

DISPOSAL FACILITY PERMITS AND FEES

Owners and operators of hazardous waste disposal facilities must comply with additional permit application requirements and pay state permit and inspection fees. The state's more stringent permit standards and fees are reviewed in the state section TSDF PERMITS.

GROUNDWATER

Hazardous waste disposal facility owners and operators must comply with the state's extensive monitoring requirements that protect groundwater from contamination. See the state section GROUNDWATER for more information.

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